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September 13, 2017 2:17 p.m.

Sen. Daines issues warning about wildfires

As flames dance around the region and the state’s $30 million wildfire budget has been depleted, Montanans have been left wondering how long they will be suffering from the effects of the fires and what can be done to improve fire conditions.

Beloved mail carrier retires after 40 years
July 4, 2018 10:41 a.m.

Beloved mail carrier retires after 40 years

More than 50 people gathered at the Mineral County Fairgrounds 4-H Building to wish Frances Higgs farewell at her retirement party on Saturday in Superior. After 40 years of delivering mail in and around Superior, Frances has decided to hang up her United States Postal Service mail bag. She just turned 80 years old, and works by a contract that is renewed every six years. If she were to renew it, she would be working until she was 86, said Superior Postmaster Liz Asay.

August 23, 2018 12:12 p.m.

Sanders County Fair opens Monday

Countdown continues for the annual Sanders County Fair, set for Monday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 2 in Plains.

Savage Heat top Heart Butte; VC next foe
October 10, 2018 5:22 p.m.

Savage Heat top Heart Butte; VC next foe

It was a nice evening for early October in Hot Springs last Friday, but lighting bolts were prevalent during the first quarter while the Savage Heat were hosting Heart Butte in Hot Springs’ Homecoming game.

New pastor settles in at Methodist Parish
February 7, 2024 midnight

New pastor settles in at Methodist Parish

Unless you are a member of the Mineral County United Methodist Parish, with churches in Alberton and Superior, you may not have known that they were without a pastor until last June.

April opens with Ronan Invitational
April 5, 2017 4 a.m.

April opens with Ronan Invitational

With a brief rest after the Jim Johnon track meet in Frenchtown, the Plains, Hot Springs, and Thompson Falls track teams were in action again on April 1 at Ronan for the Ronan Invitational.

Summer sizzles with county fair
August 10, 2011 7:33 p.m.

Summer sizzles with county fair

The summer season in Superior reached a fever pitch last weekend as the Mineral County Fairgrounds filled with people for the annual County Fair.

Honoring local veterans
November 18, 2009 midnight

Honoring local veterans

Danielle Switalski

September 16, 2009 midnight

Obituaries for September 16

Linda Sue Andrews, 56, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Linda Sue Andrews, 56, passed away on September 2, 2009.

November 8, 2010 1:40 p.m.

Arlee changes schedule

Three years ago, Arlee wrestlers missed seven Fridays of school in a row and in total 54 class periods because they were traveling to sports events.

West Mullan Fire reaches 700-acres
July 15, 2013 3:15 p.m.

West Mullan Fire reaches 700-acres

Residents of Superior gathered outside of the Mineral County Courthouse Monday night, where county and Forest Service officials briefed them on the current status of the West Mullan Fire.

Schoolhouse Rock Car Show returns to Superior
June 11, 2008 midnight

Schoolhouse Rock Car Show returns to Superior

Superior residents woke up to the sound of growling engines and the smell of premium gasoline Saturday morning as the Ninth Annual Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show kicked off.

Experts give workshop to combat hoppers
May 14, 2008 midnight

Experts give workshop to combat hoppers

Federal and state officials offered their expertise to ranchers and other residents of Sanders County about a potential grasshopper problem. Two men from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and another from the Montana Department of Agriculture gave a grasshopper workshop to just over a dozen people Friday morning in Hot Springs.

October 29, 2008 midnight

Plains school board studies 4-day school week

The Plains School Board met Monday Oct. 20 and one of the main issues they discussed was the possibility of implementing a four day school week in the future.

Mineral Pharmacy in Superior under new ownership
December 12, 2017 8:18 a.m.

Mineral Pharmacy in Superior under new ownership

People who drive by the Mineral Pharmacy in Superior may have noticed the marquee that reads “Welcome Brian and Kami.”

Savage Heat host Jordan after 49-24 win over DGS
November 1, 2018 12:03 p.m.

Savage Heat host Jordan after 49-24 win over DGS

It’s like climbing a challenging ladder for the Hot Springs High School football team. The Savage Heat made it to the first rung by earning the No. 1 seed from the West Division in the Class C 6-man state playoffs.

September 19, 2018 1:07 p.m.

Savage Heat, Red Devils 'road warriors' Hot Springs plays at Gardiner; Noxon travels to Sheridan

Hot Springs scored three unanswered touchdowns in the third quarter to open up a tight game last Friday night in Noxon, and the Savage Heat went on to earn a 64-36 victory over the Red Devils.

June 23, 2015 9:48 p.m.

Fire Danger raised to high in Mineral County

MINERAL COUNTY – The fire danger level in Mineral County was again raised last week this time reaching high as temperatures in the area soared to nearly 100 degrees and little precipitation fell in forested areas.

School Board discusses developments in academic year
September 18, 2013 11:09 a.m.

School Board discusses developments in academic year

PLAINS – The Plains School Board Trustees met on Monday, September 16 to tend to a variety of different issues, varying from the progress of the school expansion to purchasing new iPads for the first grade class.

March 13, 2013 1:40 p.m.

Letters to the Editor - March 13, 2013

Dear Senators: